You think that this degree business is the only reason why people are leaving? China is on the nose. China is the cultural equivalent of a Commodore 64 computer. I think many people have finally found out that there is nothing special about China or it's people, and there never was. Now Chinese are being referred to as the " yellow trash of Asia" the mainlanders anyway. Even people in other Chinese countries like Hong Kong and Taiwan despise them. Vietnam, Indonesia, there is seething hatred toward them. It is hard to have any sympathy for them as they have brought this upon themselves. Greed, racism, and a totally illogical an stupid thought pattern. There are much better places to live in the world. China is beyond second rate .I agree with you, there will be many FT's who will not return in September. China in 2017 anyone? There won't be many takers!